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317:30-5-891 Coverage by category

[Revised 12-01-25]

(a) Adults and children. Birthing center services are covered and include admission to the birthing center of low-risk, normal, uncomplicated pregnancies, with an anticipated normal, spontaneous vaginal delivery for the period of labor and delivery.

(b) Newborns. Coverage for newborns includes those services within the scope of practice of the provider as defined by state law.

(c) Individuals eligible for Part B of Medicare.  Birthing center services provided to Medicare eligible recipients should be billed directly to the fiscal agent.

Disclaimer. The OHCA rules found on this Web site are unofficial. The official rules are published by the Oklahoma Secretary of State Office of Administrative Rules as Title 317 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code. To order an official copy of these rules, contact the Office of Administrative Rules at (405) 521-4911.